How to Remove an Anti-Siphon Cap on a Water Faucet

How to Remove an Anti-Siphon Cap on a Water Faucet
Written By
Kelly Schuler
Kelly Schuler
Published: Jun 16, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Unscrew the top of the vacuum breaker by hand; turn it to the left to remove. Only use pliers if necessary. The plastic can be broken easily.

Step 2

Pry up on one side of the cap by hand; it should pop off easily, as the lid off a shaving cream can. Try using both your thumbs to push up on the outer edge of the anti-siphon cap.

Step 3

Squeeze both sides of the cap simultaneously by hand and lift the top off. These types of caps are rare, but some do exist. They come off similarly to a pharmacy or safety medicine bottle top.

Tips

Only use pliers or a screwdriver if you do not have enough hand strength.

Warnings

The cap may break if it is old and brittle.

Photo Credits

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Kelly Schuler

Kelly Schuler is both a writer and a plumber. He self published "Plumbing Do's and Dont's" in 1999. Schuler has been a licensed plumbing and gas-fitting contractor since 2001 and a licensed journeyman plumber since 1986. He actively owned…

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